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Craftsman 917.272053 Owner's Manual

16 hp electric start 42" mower 6 speed transaxle lawn tractor
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Owner's Manual
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16 HP
ELECTRIC START
42" MOWER
6 SPEED TRANSAXLE
LAWN TRACTOR
Model No.
917.272053
• Safety
• Assembly
• Operation
• Maintenance
• Repair Parts
CAUTION:
Read and follow all Safety
Rules and Instructions before
operating this equipment.
For answers to your questions
about this product, Call:
1-800-659-5917
Sears Craftsman
Help Line
5 am- 5 pm, Mort. Sat
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, II 60179
Visit our Craftsman website:www.sears.com/craftsman

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  • Page 1 For answers to your questions about this product, Call: Read and follow all Safety 1-800-659-5917 Rules and Instructions before Sears Craftsman Help Line operating this equipment. 5 am- 5 pm, Mort. Sat Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, II 60179 Visit our Craftsman website:www.sears.com/craftsman...
  • Page 2 Parts Ordedng ..... Back Cover LIMITED TWO YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN RIDING EQUIPMENT PARTS For two (2) years from the date of purchase, if this Craftsman Riding Equipment is maintained, lubricated and tuned up according to the instructionsin the owner's manual, Sears will repair or replace, free of charge, any parts found to be defective in matedal or workmanship.

  • Page 3: General Operation

    IMPORTANT: This cutting machine is capable of amputating hands and foot and throwing objects. Failure to observe the following safety instructionscould result in sedous injury or death. I. GENERAL OPERATION II. SLOPE OPERATION • Read, understand, and follow all Slopes are a major factor related to loss-of- instructionsin the manuel and on the control and tipover accidents, which can machine before starting.
  • Page 4 IlL CHILDREN • Never run a machine inside a closed Tragic accidents can occur if the operator area. is not alert to the presence of children. • Keep nuts and bolts, especially blade Children are often attracted to the attachment bolts, tight and keep machine and the mowing activity.
  • Page 5 • Use slow speed. Choose a low gear so CAUTION: Tow only the attachments that you will not have to stop or shift that are recommended by and comply while on the slope, with specifications of the manufacturer of • Avoid starting or stopping on a slope. If your tractor.
  • Page 6 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS REPAIR AGREEMENT GASOUNE 1.25 GALLONS A Repair Agreement is available on this product. Contact your nearest Sears CAPACITY UNLEADED store for details. ANDTYPE: REGULAR CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES OIL'I'YPE SAE 10W30 (ABOVE • Read and observe the safety rules. 32°F) •...
  • Page 7 Steering Wheel Steering Wheel I nsert (1) Large Flat Washer l_ I1),ook I_(1) Hex Bolt (1) Hex Bolt _h_,_/ washer 3/8 5/16-18 x 1-1/4 3/8-16 x 1 1) Locknut Steering 5/16-18 Extension Steedng Shaft Boot Steering Wheel Adapter Seat ___, (_ Washer 1_32 x 1-3/16 x 12 Gauge _(1)

  • Page 8: Install Steering Wheel

    Your new tractor has been assembled at the factory with exception of those parts left unassembled for shipping purposes. To ensure safe and proper operation of your tractor all parts and hardware you assemble must be tightened securely. Use the correct tools as necessary to insure proper tightness.

  • Page 9: Install Seat

    NOTE: You may now rollor drive your tractor off the skid. Follow the appropdate Label instructionbelow to remove the tractor from the skid. Terminal TO ROLLTRACTOR OFF SKiD (See Batter Door Operation section for location and function of controls) 1. Press lift lever plunger and raise attachment lift lever to its highest position.
  • Page 10 INSTALL M ULCHER PLATE CHECK FOR PROPER POSITION OF ALL BELTS (If previously removed) 1. Raise and hold deflector shield in See the figures that are shownfor replacing motion and mower blade ddve updght position. 2. Place front of mulcher plate over front belts in the Service and Adjustments of mower deck opening and slide into section of this manual.
  • Page 11 These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their meaning. A =. BATTERY CAUTION REVERSE FORWARD FAST SLOW WARNING ENGINE ENGINE OIL PRESSURE LIGHTS OVER TEMP LIGHT MOWER LIFT FUEL CHOKE MOWER HEIGHT PARKING...
  • Page 12 KNOWYOURTRACTOR READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TRACTOR Compare the illustrationswith your tractor to familiarize yourself with the locations of vadous controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference. Light Switch Attachment ignition Switch Clutch Lift Amme_r ..
  • Page 13 The operation of any tractor can result in foreign objects thrown into the eyes, which can result in severe eye damage. Always wear safety glasses or eye shields while operating your tractor or performing any adjustments or repairs. We recemmend a wide vision safety mask over spectacles or standard safety glasses.

  • Page 14: To Operate On Hills

    _CAUTION: Do not operate the mower • The average lawn should be cut to approximately 2-1/2 inches dudng the without either the entire grass catcher, on cool season and to over 3 inches mowers so equipped, or the deflector dudng hot months. For healthier and shield in place.
  • Page 15 TOWING C ARTS AND OTHER _WARNING: Experience indicates that ATTACHMENTS alcohol blended fuels (called gasehol or Tow only theattachments that a re using ethanol or methanol) can attract recommended byandcomply with moisture which leads to separation and specifications ofthe formation of acids dudng storage. Acidic manufacturer of your gas can damage the fuel system of an tractor.

  • Page 16: Cold Weather Starting

    COLD WEATHER STARTING ( 50° F and below) 6. When engine starts, allow engine to run with the throttle control in the choke position until the engine runs roughly, then move throttle control to fast position. This may require an engine warm-up period from several seconds to several minutes, depend- MULCHING...

  • Page 17: General Recommendations

    GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS LUBRICATION CHART ]he warrantyon thistractordoes net cover items that have bean subjectedto operator Zerk Zerk abuse or negligence. To receive full value from the warranty, operator must maintain b'actor as instructedin this manual. Some adjustments will need to be made @Front Wheel periodicallyto propedy maintain your Bearing...
  • Page 18 TRACTOR IMPORTANT: To ensure proper assembly, center hole in blade must align with star Always obsawe safety rules when on mandrel assembly. performing any maintenance. 4. Reassemble hex bolt, lock washer BRAKE OPERATION and fiat washer in exact order as If tractor requires more than six (6) feet shown.
  • Page 19 • Keep b attery a nd terminals clean. TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL • Keep b attery bolts tight. Determine temperature range expected • Keep small vent holes open. before oilchange. All oil must meet API • Recharge at 6-10 amperes for 1 hour. service classificationSF-SJ.
  • Page 20 Every 1 00 hours o foperation (more o ften SPARK PLUGS under extremely dusty, dirty conditions), Replace spark plugs at the beginning of remove theblower housing and other each mowing season or after every 100 cooling shrouds. Clean thecooling fins hours of operation, whichever occursfirst, and external surfaces asnecessary.
  • Page 21 tive type wax. CLEANING We do not recommend using a garden • Clean engine, battery, seat, finish, etc. hose to clean your tractor unless the of all foreign matter. electrical system, muffler,air filter and • Keep finished surfaces and wheels carburetor are covered to keep water out.
  • Page 22 TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING Measure distance "D" directly in front and Adjust the mower while tractor is parked behind the mandrel at bottom edge of on level ground or driveway. Make sure mower housing as shown. tires are properly inflated (See "PROD- •...
  • Page 23 TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE WITH PARKING BRAKE "ENGAGED" BELT The mower blade ddve bolt may be replaced without tools. Park the tractor on level surface. Engage parking brake. BELT REMOVAL- Nut "A" 1. Remove mower from tractor (Bee =TO Jam Nut REMOVE MOWER"...
  • Page 24 TRANSAXLE GEAR SHIFT LEVER NOTE: To seal tire punctures and prevent NEUTRAL ADJUSTMENT flat tires due to slow leaks, tire sealant The transaxle should be in neutral when may be purchased from your local parts dealer. Tire sealant also prevents tire dry the gear shift lever is in neutral (N) (lock rot and corrosion.

  • Page 25: Interlocks And Relays

    Keps Positive Terminal Negative Terminal Nut _, Bolt positive(Red) Cable Negative(Black) Cable TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULB 1. Raise hood. 2. Pull bulb holder out of the hole in the backside of the gdlL Battery 3. Replace bulb in holder and push bulb holder securely back into the hole in Negative Terminal Positive Terminal...
  • Page 26 ENGINE 1. Be sureyouhave a _ air filterandthe throttlecontrolcable is adjustedproperly Maintenance, repair, or replacement of (seeabove). the emission control devices and sys- 2. Stad engineand aUowto warm for five tems, which are being done at the minutes. Make adjusbT_ents with engine customers expense, may be performed runningand shifth_of_ncontrolleverin by any non-road engine repair establish-...
  • Page 27 experience indicates that alcohol Immediately prepare your tractorfor blended fuels (called gasohol or using storage at the end of the season or if the ethanol or methanol) can attract moisture tractor will not be used for 30 days or which leads to separation and formation more, _CAUTION: Never store the trectorwith...

  • Page 28: Troubleshooting Chart

    TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Will not start I 1. Outoffuel. 1. Fill fuel tank. 12. Engine not "CHOKED" 2. See "TO START ENGINE" in Operation section. properly. 3. Engine flooded. 3. Wait several minutes before attempting to start. 4, Bad spark plug. 4.
  • Page 29 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART CORRECTION PROBLEM CAUSE 1. Set in =Higher Cut" position/ Loss of power 1. Cutting too much grass/too fast. reduce speed. 2. Throttle in "CHOKE" 2. Adjust throttle control. position. 3. Clean underside of mower 3. Build-up of grass, leaves and trash under mower.
  • Page 30 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Mowerbladeswlll 1. Obstruction in clutch 1. Remove obstruction. not rotate mechanism. 2. Worn/damaged mower 2. Replace mower drive belt. ddve belt. 3. Frozen idler pulley. 3. Replace idler pulley. 4. Frozen blade mandrel. 4. Replace blade mandrel. Poor grass 1.
  • Page 31 TRACTOR- -MODEL N UMBER 917.272053 SCHEMATIC BAIILRy STARTER CLUTCH / BRAKE ATI_MENT CLUTCH (CLUTCH OFF) SEAT SV_TCH (NOT CCCUPIED) pRESENCE RELAy #1 IGNITION UNIT SPARK OPERATOR PLUGS ON IYvl_ CYL ENGINES) REGULATOR OPERATOR pRESENCE RELAy #3 HEADLIGHTS IGNITION SWITCH NON-REMOVABLE REMOVABLE CONNECTIONS CONNECTIONS...
  • Page 32 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272053 ELECTRICAL...
  • Page 33 TRACTOR- - MODEL NUMBER 917.272053 ELECTRICAL PART DESCRIPTION 163465 Battery 74760412 Bolt Hex Hd 1/4-2Ounc x 3/4 156417 Case Battery 161343 Switch, Interlock 166182 Harness As_ Light W/4152j 41523 Bulb Ught #1156 4799J Cable Battery 6 Ga 11" red 146147 Cable Battery 6 Ga w/16 wire red 175158 Fuse...

  • Page 34: Chassis And Enclosures

    TRACTOR- - MODEL NUMBER 917.272053 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 266_144...
  • Page 35 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272053 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES PART DESCRIPTION 174619 Chassis 176554 Drab/oar 17060612 Screw 3/8-16 x 3/4 155272 BumperHcod_ash 168337)(013 Dash STD533710 Bolt, Carriage 3/8-16 x 3/4 155927 Panel, Dash, LH. 145660 Clip Tinnerrnan Grille P/l_ 172107)(010 Panel, Dash, R.H.

  • Page 36: Ground Drive

    TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272053 GROUND DRIVE...
  • Page 37 TRACTOR --MODEL N UMBER 9 17.272053 GROUND DRIVE PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION ..Transaxie (See Breakdown) 8883R Cover, Pedal Peedess206-545C 175410 Pulley, Engine 146682 Spdeg, Return, Brake 71170764 BOR,Hex 7/16-20 x 4 Grade 5 123666X Pulley, Transakie S]_551143 Washer 1200_029 Ring, Retainer 154778 Keeper, Belt, Engine, Fool Proof...
  • Page 38 TRACTOR- - MODEL N UMBER 9 17.272053 STEERING ASSEMBLY...

  • Page 39: Steering Assembly

    TRACTOR- -MODEL N UMBER 9 17.272053 STEERING ASSEMBLY PART DESCRIPTION 139766 SteedngWheel 154427 AxLeAssembLy STMP Dropped STL 169840 SpindLeAssembty, L H. 169839 Spindle Assembly, R.H. _66H Bearing_ Race, Thrust, Hardened 121748X Washer 25/32 x 1-5/8 x 16 Gauge 19272016 Washer 27132 x 1-1/4 x 16 Gauge 12000029 P_ng,Kllp...
  • Page 40 TRACTOR- - MODEL N UMBER 9 17.272053 ENGINE _"_ OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester PART pART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 170548 Control,Throttle 137040 Line, Fuel 17720410 Screw, Hex Head, Thread 148315 PlUg Drain Oil Easy Cutting 1/4-20 x 5/8 124028X BUshing, S_p, FUel Line Screw, Hex WaSher Head, ..

  • Page 41: Seat Assembly

    TRACTOR- -MODEL N UMBER 9 17.272053 SEAT A SSEMBLY "_\5 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 140123 Seat 121248X Bushing Snap BIk Ny150 Id 72(_59412 Bolt Rdhd Sht Nk 1/4-2Ox1-1/2 140551 Bracket Pnt Pivot Seat (blk) 71110616 Bolt Fin Hex 3/8.16unc X 1 134300 Spacer Split 28 X 96 Zinc 19131610...

  • Page 42: Wheels And Tires

    Decal, Lilt Handle 177368 165800X428 Pad Footrest LH STLT Decal, HP Engine 172331 Decal, Mower Srs 165799X428 Pad Footrest RH STLT 163204 Decal, Fender, Craftsman 178435 Owner's Manual, English 156439 Decal, Fender Danger 176436 Owner's Manual, Spanish WHEELS &TIRES PART...

  • Page 43: Lift Assembly

    TRACTOR-- MODEL N UMBER 9 17,272053 LIFT ASSEMBLY 'i/iLl/ _ _l/ PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 159460 Washer Asm Inrter Spring WI STD624_08 Retainer Spflng PlU_er 173288 Link Front 159471 Shaft Asm. Ufl 73350800 Nut Jam Hex 1/2-13 Unc 105767X Pin Groove 130171 Trunnion BIk ZLnc 12000002...

  • Page 44: Mower Deck

    TRACTOR- - MODEL NUMBER 917.272053 MOWERDECK...
  • Page 45 TRACTOR-- MODEL NUMBER 917.272053 MOWERDECK pART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION V-BaR 165892 Mower Deck Assembly, 42" 144959 STD533107 Bolt STD541437 Mulcher Cover 138017 Bracket Assembly,Sway Bar, 136420 Screw Front 71981010 165460 Bracket Sway Bar 38/42" Deck 19061216 Washer #10 Washer, Lock STD624098 RetatnerSpdng STD551110...
  • Page 46 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUM BER 917.272053 PEERLESSTRANSAXLE - - MODEL NUMBER206-545C...
  • Page 47 TRACTOR-- MODEL NUMBER 917.272053 PEERLESSTRANSAXLE - - MODEL NUMBER206-545C RB = PAR]" pART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION Brake Lever 772147 Trap_,axLeCover 790079 Screw 1/4 o20 x 1-1/4" 781_86A Neadla Beadng 5/8" 792073A 770128 TraP_axle Case 792085A Screw 1/4 - 20 x 2 1/4" 776395 CounterShaft 792075...
  • Page 48 TRACTOR- - MODEL NUMBER 917.272053 KOHLER ENGINE-MODELNUMBER CV16.5,TYPE NUMBER 43527 CYUNDER HEAD, VALVE AND BREATHER...
  • Page 49 TRACTOR- - MODEL NUMBER 917.272053 KOHLER ENGINE-MODELNUMBER CV16.5,TYPE NUMBER43527 CYLINDER H EADNALVFJIBREAll"I CRANKCASE KEY pART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 25-351-01-S Lifter. valve (2 12-032-03-S Seal, crankshaft 12-755-81-S Kit, cy oder bead includes Block. cylinder Use Short 3-18.
  • Page 50 TRACTOR- - MODEL NUMBER 917.272053 KOHLERENGINE-MODEL NUMBERCV16,5,TYPE NUMBER43527 iGNITiON / ELECTRICAL BLOWER HOUSING AND BAFFLES I 21 / "Q"-'°...
  • Page 51 TRACTOR- - MODEL NUMBER 917.272053 KOHLER ENGINE-MODELNUMBERCV16.5,TYPE NUMBER43527 BLOWER HOUSING & BAFFLES IG NITION/ELECTRICAL KEY PART KEY PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 12-086-14-S Screw, hex. flange M-545010-S Screw, hex. flange M1Oxl.5x46 M5x0.Sxl0 12-468-03-S Washer, p_,ln 3/8" 24-468-10-S Washer, plain 1/4" 24-162-03-S Screen, grass 12.146-07-S Plate, blower housing...

  • Page 52: Starting System

    TRACTOR- - MODEL NUMBER 917.272053 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBERCV16.5,TYPE NUMBER43527 STARTING SYSTEM ENGINE CONTROLS OIL PAN / LUBRICATION I...
  • Page 53 TRACTOR- - MODEL NUMBER 917.272053 KOHLER ENGINE-MODELNUMBERCV16.5,TYPE NUMBER 43527 ENGINE CONTROLS STARTING SYSTEM KEY PART KEY PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION Linkage, choke M-839070-S Screw, hex. flange 12-079-07-S CLamp, cable M8xl.25x70 12-237-01-S 25-g98-07-S Starter assembly (Intrudes 24-086-43-S Screw, hex. flange Screw, lobed socket M-66402g-s M6xl,0x2Q 12-755-54-S...
  • Page 54 TRACTOR- - MODEL NUMBER 917.272053 KOHLERENGINE-MODEL NUMBERCVt6.5, TYPE NUMBER 43527 EXHAUST FUEL SYS]_M...
  • Page 55 TRACTOR- - MODEL NUMBER 917.272053 KOHLER ENGINE-MODELNUMBERCVt6.5, TYPE NUMBER43527 FUEL SYSTEM CRANKSHAFT KEY PART KEY PART NO, NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION M-641060_ Nut, hex. flange M6xl.O (2) X-22-11-S Washer. lock 1/4" 12-014-37-S Crankshaft (Includes 2) M-629116--S Stud M6x1.0x116 (2) 12-139-01-S Plug.
  • Page 59 SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL, NOT ACROSS HILL GUIDE Operate your Tractor up and down the face of slopes (not greater than 15°), never across the face. Make turns gradu- I ally to prevent tipping or loss of control, Exercise extreme cautioncaution whenwhen...
  • Page 60 For repair of carry-in productslike vacuums, la_msquipment, a nd electronics,call for the nearest Seam Parts and Repair Center. Forthe replacement p ads,accessoriesandowner'smanuals thatyou needto do-it-yourealf, callSears PartsDirectSU! 1-800-366-PART 6a.m.- 11 pJ'n.,7days aweek (1-eoo_66-7278) (u.s.A. o rgy) www.sears.com/_ To purchase or inquireabout a SearsService Agreement or SearsMaintenanceAgreement: 1-800-827-6655 (u.S.A) 1-800-361-6665 (Canada)

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